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Reaffirming the Right of Israel to Exist in the Face of Hamas Attacks in Gaza

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"They know that every partition plan in the region, from the dawn of Zionism to the present day, has failed because of the Arab failure to accept the State of Israel".
This does explain everything. How dare these Palastinians and other Arab states not agree to allow a state to be built from land they have lived on for centuries. How dare they not allow the Jewish armies, with help from the U.S., to kill their husbands, wives and children so they can claim a land that has never belonged to them. Your god is not neccesarily their god. Just because your god gave you the rights to this land does not mean they shouldn't fight against it.
You take a lot for granted here with the truth. The Americans took most of their land from the Indians. The Austrailians took most of their land from the Aborigines. We are allowing Israel to do the exact same thing because we are bullies and can take anything we want as long as we have the protection from the big kids on the block. You have that protection for now so enjoy it. My hope is one day you will lose it.
Just for the sake of arguement, I am Pro Jewish and Anti Israel. This is not your land. Leave it so there may be peace in the world.

Anonymous of WA 6:21PM April 14, 2012

One can smell the odor of racism in the article of Zuckerman ,it is not very far from the language of Ian Smith of the 60s.You who blow in the horns of war while you stay thousands of kilometres away ,though you may pay some money to the state of Israel but you know in your deeps that you fear living in a Jewish settlement for a single week. Be prudent and humanitarian ,have you asked yourselves just once why does Hamas shoot those poor unaffective rockets? You know that those helpless Palestinians were driven out of their country though they had nothing to do with your Holocaust as David BenGurion stated in his diaries.. Did you ever know that Allah "God of all creatures" according to the Quran has really promised the children of Israel (when they were Muslims )with the holy land ,we Muslims believe in this but you should continue reading the story ,what happened later .Surat 5.Al-Ma'idah part6 verse 20:((And remember when Moses said to his people:" O my people ! Remember the Favor of Allah to you: when he made Prophets among you , made you kings and gave you what He had not given to any other among mankind and jinn, in the past"
Now listen to Moses (Prayers be upon him) talking to Allah:
Surat 7.Al-A'ArafLPart 9 -verse 156,157:
"And ordain for us good in this world , and in the hereafter.Certainly we have turned unto you. Allah's reply was: " As to my punishment I afflict with whom I will and My Mercy embraces all things.That (Mercy) I shall ordain for those who are the pious and give Zakat(tzadakha)and those who believe in our Ayat(proofs, evidencies, verses,lessons, signs and revelations,etc.)
Those who follow the Messenger ,the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e. Mohammed(pbuh))whom they find written with them in the Torah [see Deut,xviii15]and the Injil(Gospel)[see John,xiv 16), ....One more sentence :Do you know that you can be brothers to Muslims if you really beleive in their prophet ,at that time we the sons of Ibrahim (who is a Muslim )can live in peace together in the holy land (:Palestine).which we have the right to inhirit as the jews do.
Surat 3-Al-Imran LPart 3 verse 67:"Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian , but he was a true Muslim."

A.R.Momen of MD 6:47PM July 18, 2009

Good Article by Mort Zuckerman: Israel has a right to defend herself against enemies who would destroy her. It is unfortunate that the Palestinian people have elected a terrorist regime to run their government. I am sure Hamas doesn't care about the struggles of its people, but only wants to exterminate the Jewish people at all costs.
If there are miracles Israel has to be one of them, surrounded by countries in the middle east who want to terrorize and bully them off the planet. Israel has went through tough times and springs back to thrive. The people are constructive and hard working people, who give back something to society. If America can put aside racism to elect the first African american President, Islam can get over its hatred for Israel and try to quit being anti-semetic. Those people haven't changed in a thousand years. There is more to life than hatred and terrorism.

Dee Anne of IL 2:48PM January 23, 2009

I frequently hear my American neighbors speak of the Constitutional rights to bear arms, to protect themselves from invatsion, from harm. Each day, Israel receives rockets from the Gaza aimed at nearby Israeli towns -- not more than 25 miles away. The rockets -- now more than 7,000, land near homes, and schools, sometime "on target" - killing women, children, civilians. The Palestinians do not recognize Israel's right to exist. Still, Israel is blamed for defending itself. As Mr. Zuckerman has stated, if Mexico or Canada began shooting rockets across the border into the U.S., would we be expected to sit still and do nothing to protect our citizens?

Sara Gutman of VA 12:22AM January 21, 2009

It is sad to see that this kind of zionist did not learned nothing about what happened against Judes in WWII
But in this way more 50% from the world will be hate Judes again in a few years more to go
There no any opion more that they can lives in peace with their neigbours around in their area
Stupid people i think

Peter FG 3:58PM January 20, 2009

Jews started their state on the bodies of women and children and now we see them slaughter children in Gaza in the name of fighting terrorism as G.W. Bush did in Iraq. It’s about time for America to recognize that Israel is an outlaw terrorist regime and put an end to its atrocities.
We can’t justify the killing of children with Arms given to Israel and paid for by the American taxpayer.

Tony Montana of CA 2:04PM January 20, 2009

When i see the masked fighters l cringe, why are they afraid of discovery if their cause is just. let us see all of the expressions you hold.

cosette millar of MI 2:32PM January 18, 2009

R,L. Schaefer of CO writes: Try “nice” for a change. “Nice” must be in the Koran someplace - Find it and remember to use a use a book mark.
The problem is that NICE is not in the Koran. Islam’s goal is to captivate, convert, or kill.

C. Smith of 7:38AM January 18, 2009

i live in a society with more than 20 cultures. we didn't ask for it. it was given to us. somehow we all live in a peaceful state. we are not even the so called "child of God". we can't figure out why the "children of God" (both sides) can't live in harmony. kinda like spoiled brats who don't deserves "God's" love and blessings.
this is one funky planet.

Eros of HI 3:01AM January 18, 2009

I’m no Jimmy Carter, but I’ll give the peace thing a shot...
1. Stop shooting rockets at Israel. They've got bigger ones and they’re better than fair shots. Try “nice” for a change. “Nice” must be in the Koran someplace - Find it and remember to use a use a book mark.
2. Stop rioting, threatening and preaching hate and destruction. It's depressing your immune system, raises your blood pressure and can't be good for the digestion. Constipation could be part of your problem - maybe try a colon cleanse instead of blowing yourselves and your neighbors up.
3. Build an economic base and create business’ and employees - not terrorists and masked killers. Also, you could probably improve your image if you didn’t use innocent civilians as human shields for your rocket launchers.
4. Ask your Arab friends to chip in some real estate for the "homeland" deal. Israel can’t afford to give you anymore. Muslim/Arab countries control about 99% of the sand dunes out your way - sounds to me like you’re askin’ the wrong folks. Check out a map if you don’t believe me.
5. Try and focus on the parts of the Koran that don't glorify blowing yourselves and innocents to pieces. Maybe hire a good editor and use “Post-Its” on your rocket launchers and machine guns.
6. Spend more time trying to build your nation and your families - Buy your kids some toys instead of "The Kids Guide To Suicide Bombing" and a machine gun....More love, less war. Listen to the advice of Rodney King or some other great philosopher.
8. Stop listening to that nut job from Iran... You know, the guy whose name name sounds like a cat with a hair ball stuck about half way out - He's gonna end up on the receiving end of a missile sooner or later... You don't want to be holding hands with him when that happens.
9. This endless war thing is gettin' a little old... The world's bored and fed up. Maybe try a goose stepping hula-hoop marathon instead... Hey, it's a change of pace, helps you stay in shape for the suicide bombings and may increase your audience share. As an added benefit you’ll have to unstrap your machine-guns or else they get tangled in the hoop - You can keep the masks, but maybe try some colors other than black - it’s good to personalize your terrorist wardrobe - let the real you shine.
10. I know this may sound crazy, but maybe if you guys stopped shootin' at your neighbors and began acting like civilized folks, your argument might be heard by the world - instead of your gunfire... I'm just sayin'...

R,L. Schaefer of CO 2:46PM January 17, 2009